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The study says that the more sexual relationships a woman has before marriage, the more likely the marriage will end in divorce. Mens' previous sexual relationships were not part of the study. Interesting discussion on the thread. Considering that one of the unchangeable moral absolutes throughout history especially espoused by every religion, is that sex is for within marriage only, for men and women, I am sure that men with many sex partners also negatively affect marriage stability.
It seems that recently societies generally tolerate a bit more leeway with men; but the truth is that "whore mongers" should be condemned just as much as "whores" (courtesy of MichiganConservative). Can't have the one without the other. Also, this "toleration" is more general than personal - meaning, "whore mongers" in one's own family are a lot less congenial than theoretical ones in books. Sexual virtue is not only personally satisfying and gives self-respect, but makes it so that a person so acting sees others not as sexual toys or machines, but human beings apart from potential sex gratification.
This non-exploiting mentality colors a persons life in every way.
People are not merely meat animals; but eternal souls, and are expected to and enjoined to use self control - even in the face of temptation. This used to be the cultural standard, two or three generations ago. Now the cultural standard is:
"You're all animals, no God is in control, eat drink and be merry because tomorrow you die, the person who dies with the most toys (sensually gratifying experiences) wins, the only happiness that exists is what you can eat, drink or have sex with."
Oh, and this important one - I see this a lot on FR lately:
"If you practice or promote sexual virtue, you're psychologically weird, a closet homosexual, a prude, old fashioned, and a member of the Taliban."
Oh, and this important one - I see this a lot on FR lately:
“If you practice or promote sexual virtue, you’re psychologically weird, a closet homosexual, a prude, old fashioned, and a member of the Taliban.”
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You see this one “a lot” on FR..?
Sure, it’s here. We have our “Libertines” on FR. I would hope they would “see the light,” and turn around. But I don’t see this “a lot” thankfully. Maybe I don’t hang around the same threads you do though....
Now a days, it is assumed you will live with several people before marriage. So much so, that to not do it means there is something wrong and your marriage will not last.
Can’t tell you how many times they have told me that.